Political History of Qing Dynasty

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When was the Qing Dynasty established?
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The Qing Dynasty was established in 1636 and officially became the ruling dynasty of China in 1644.
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Who was the first emperor of the Qing Dynasty?
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The first emperor of the Qing Dynasty was Emperor Shunzhi.
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What is the significance of the Treaty of Nanjing?
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The Treaty of Nanjing, signed in 1842, ended the First Opium War between the UK and the Qing Dynasty.
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How did the Qing Dynasty handle foreign relations in the late 19th century?
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The Qing Dynasty increasingly faced pressure from Western powers, leading to several treaties and concessions to foreign demands.
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What was the role of the Boxer Rebellion in Qing history?
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The Boxer Rebellion in 1899-1901 was an anti-foreign, anti-colonial uprising led by the 'Boxers' in China against European influence.
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When did the Qing Dynasty collapse?
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The Qing Dynasty collapsed in 1912, marking the end of the imperial rule in China.
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What was the Taiping Rebellion?
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The Taiping Rebellion (1850-1864) was a massive Chinese civil war led by the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom against the Qing Dynasty.
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What reforms did the Qing Dynasty implement in its final years?
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The Qing implemented the late Qing reforms, which included modernization efforts like constitutional monarchy and educational changes.
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How did the Qing come to power over the Ming Dynasty?
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The Qing Dynasty rose to power by defeating the Ming Dynasty, aided by internal strife and peasant rebellions against the Ming.
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What strategies did the Qing use to maintain control over a diverse empire?
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The Qing employed a combination of military force, administrative reforms, and cultural policies to unify disparate regions and cultures.
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What was the Eight-Nation Alliance?
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The Eight-Nation Alliance was a military coalition formed in response to the Boxer Rebellion to protect foreign nationals and interests in China.
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What was the Self-Strengthening Movement?
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The Self-Strengthening Movement (1861-1895) was an attempt by the Qing Dynasty to modernize China's military and economy.
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Who were the Manchus, in relation to the Qing Dynasty?
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The Manchus were a northern ethnic group who established the Qing Dynasty after conquering the Ming.
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What were the Banners in Qing military organization?
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The Banners were military and social units used by the Manchus for organizing society and the army during the Qing Dynasty.
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Describe the role of Empress Dowager Cixi in Qing politics.
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Empress Dowager Cixi was a powerful regent who effectively controlled Qing politics from 1861 until her death in 1908.
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